Sea-Doo GTX 300 vs Starcraft 16 Spark SC — Depreciation Comparison

Sea-Doo GTX 300 vs Starcraft 16 Spark SC: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Starcraft 16 Spark SC holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Starcraft 16 Spark SC comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Sea-Doo GTX 300. Over the first five years the Starcraft 16 Spark SC loses roughly $5,012 while the Sea-Doo GTX 300 loses about $6,043 — a gap near $1,031.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Starcraft 16 Spark SC sheds about 24% in year one versus 19% for the Sea-Doo GTX 300. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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